Reclaimed Wood from Baxter Bridge to Support Public Rail Trail Improvements
Splatsin Development Corporation (SDC) is proud to confirm that it has reclaimed the non-creosote bridge decking from the decommissioned Baxter Bridge site. These massive wooden deck panels—ranging from 14 to 20 feet in length—have been carefully removed and transported for future community use.
SDC made the environmentally responsible decision not to retain the creosote-treated sections of the bridge due to their potential risk to local ecosystems. The reclaimed, untreated wood will be repurposed as part of a significant infrastructure effort: construction of nine new pedestrian and recreational bridges along the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail.
This is a great example of local materials being reused to benefit the public, aligning with both sustainability and stewardship goals. While a full inventory is still being completed, the reclaimed wood is already staged and secured for use in future trail enhancements.
📍 Photos below show the reclaimed bridge deck material now under SDC care — including SDC Construction Services vehicles on-site.
Thank you to our crew for their hard work in recovering this valuable material for future community benefit. More updates to come as construction progresses.
